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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Nominations for P.H. Bryce Award

REMINDER: Less than one week left to nominate a young person (or group) in your circle for the 2017 PH Bryce Award! We know that children and youth across Canada are doing amazing things to make this country better place, and we want to honour their efforts. Nomination deadline is February 15, 2017. Visit our website for more details: https://fncaringsociety.com/peter-bryce-award

A big thank you to our friends at United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) for the amazing graphic!

In recognition of Canada's 150th anniversary, we are pleased to announce a special 2017 call for nominations for the PH Bryce Award for Children and Youth. As Canada approaches its 150 birthday, we still have a long way to go to ensure for equity for First Nations kids and their families. We know that children and youth are doing amazing things to make Canada a better place, and their efforts inspire and uplift us all.

Award nominees must show how they have overcame challenges to stand up for the rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children, for example, speaking in public about the rights of Indigenous children even when you are a bit scared of talking in front of groups. Although the nominee(s) might be working to help one child or one community, it is important to show how these efforts could help other First Nations, Métis and Inuit children.

About the Award

The Peter Henderson Bryce Award is awarded every two years on a rotating basis (alternating between the child/youth and adult categories). Named for courageous health advocate Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce, the award recognizes outstanding leadership in promoting the safety, health or well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth. Learn more about Dr. Bryce.

The selection committee comprises members of the Bryce family, as well as representatives from the Canadian Paediatric Society, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and experts in the field of child rights and health.

2016 P. H. Bryce Award (Adult)

Renowned Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin is the recipient of the 2016 Peter Bryce, M.D. Award for Excellence in Public Health Advocacy for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth. Through her creative lens, Alanis gives Indigenous peoples the chance to share their stories, sheds light on injustices, and calls for redress on issues that impact the health and well-being of children. The P.H. Bryce Award acknowledges her work to improve the lives of Indigenous children and shift the hearts and minds of Canadians from a position of indifference to one of reconciliation. Read Alanis's full profile.

Honourable mentions for the 2016 award include Dr. Anna Banerji of the University of Toronto, and Dr. Lola Baydala, pediatrician and associate professor with the University of Alberta. Read Dr. Banerji'sand Dr. Baydala'sprofiles.

Resources in FrenchView the "Etudes autochthones" page on the website of the Francophone school in Sechelt for additional resources.

BCTF Aboriginal EducationThe Aboriginal Education Association is made up of educators dedicated to Aboriginal education. Click here to read current events posted by the Provincial Specialist Association.

The Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement

The Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement is a provincially mandated initiative that has two purposes. First, to improve and enhance the academic and non-academic success of our Aboriginal students and second, to enrich the community through changes and enhancements to our current educational practices. Learn more...